Essays about: "ideals"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 462 essays containing the word ideals.

  1. 6. SWEDISH MPS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR ABILITY TO ACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE. An interview study of external efficacy, representation, and climate change

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Filippa Werner Sellbjer; [2023-04-11]
    Keywords : External efficacy; representation; climate change; members of parliament; Sweden;

    Abstract : National politicians are appointed to govern, but the ability to do so is not clear-cut. Previous studies have overlooked politicians’ perceptions of this ability, called external efficacy. The purpose of this study is to explore how politicians perceive their external efficacy regarding climate change. READ MORE

  3. 7. The implicit ideas behind ‘Valkompassen’ : An ideal type analysis of the democratic presuppositions in Voting Advice Applications

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sebastian Alderblad; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : With Voting Advice Applications changing how people engage in democracy it has become more important to understand the work behind them. Much research has been given to the algorithm and methodology, but less has focused on the ideas that presupposes the development process. READ MORE

  4. 8. Reflections on One’s Own Body : An Approach to the Potential of Self-Image in HCI

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Rebeca Blanco Cardozo; [2023]
    Keywords : soma design; first-person perspective; self-image; embodied interaction; self-fashioning technologies; soma design; förstapersonsperspektiv; självbild; förkroppsligad interaktion; self-fashioning teknik;

    Abstract : Self-image and the way we present ourselves to the world are highly relevant in today’s society, fostered to some extent by the ubiquitous use of technology. For example, the idealized body image that is disseminated in the media and on social networks can affect the relationship we have with ourselves. READ MORE

  5. 9. Toward inclusive cities: exploring migrant participation in Swedish urban planning : a case study of Stockholm’s Hagsätra-Rågsved

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Nihal Shehata; [2023]
    Keywords : Social inclusion; participation; the just city; right to the city; spatial justice; sense of belonging; city planning;

    Abstract : The city of Stockholm grapples with significant challenges related to social exclusion and segregation. This particularly affects vulnerable groups such as individuals of migrant background residing in low-income suburbs around the city centre. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Self-improvement Project : A theoretical analysis on self-discipline & hegemonic masculinity

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Sara Felldin Svensson; Lina Hallberger; [2023]
    Keywords : Self-improvement; discourse; discipline; hegemonic masculinity; transnational business masculinity;

    Abstract : While the idea of self-help has historically been associated with women the growing popularity of online self-improvement groups has attracted both sexes. The growing popularity of people like Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate - who speak of the importance of self-improvement alongside anti-feminist rhetoric - within the Manosphere online community also shows a trend of self-improvement moving towards a male audience. READ MORE